A daily journal.
Mainly introducing wild birds of Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, through photos.

オオクイナの親子、リュウキュウコノハズク、アオバズク、アカショウビン

約2カ月ぶりの夜探。いつものことながら、子どもを寝かせて夜探のゴールデンタイムが過ぎてからの出発となり、近所を1時間ほど探索。

オオクイナの親子やリュウキュウコノハズク、リュウキュウアオバズク、リュウキュウアカショウビン、ズグロミゾゴイ、ゴイサギ、ヤエヤマオオコウモリなどが見られました。

Slaty-breasted Rail

White-breasted Waterhen, adult male. What a beautiful rail.

Slaty-breasted Rail

White-breasted Waterhen, juvenile. Just a few adult feathers coming through.

Slaty-breasted Rail

Adult male White-breasted Waterhen (left) and juvenile White-breasted Waterhen. A rare scene.

Elegant Scops Owl

A Ryukyu Scops Owl male that was near the White-breasted Waterhen.

Elegant Scops Owl

A Ryukyu Scops Owl male from my neighbourhood. Breeding within the village.

Brown Hawk-Owl

Brown Hawk-Owl male. One chick fledged two days ago.

Brown Hawk-Owl

A pair with the individual above.

Ruddy Kingfisher

A nest of a Ruddy Kingfisher in the neighbourhood. Judging by the condition of the chicks, they look set to fledge in about another week.

Categories: 野鳥